Tae Tae in the Land of YAAAS!

#Main Info

Who needs glass slippers when you have wheels of steel?

From the team behind the 2022 Brisbane Festival smash-hit Fourteen comes a sparkling new tragi-comedy told from the heart by nationally-acclaimed Shake & Stir Theatre Co.

Inspired by the true story of Estee Lee and written by her sister Shake & Stir's Nelle Lee, Tae Tae in the Land of Yaaas! is a confronting, honest, heart-warming retelling of Tae’s journey from heartbreaking loss to a life top full of adventure, success and love. All bolstered by the support of a phenomenal family and a loving community – and a fabulously flawed Drag Queen.

Paralysed at six years old in a car accident, Tae struggles to come to terms with her readjusted reality. Lying in her hospital bed after yet another spinal surgery, she questions what the future holds for her and her family.

Resigned to let go of her futile fantasies, Tae’s world is suddenly flipped upside down by the loud and proud arrival of her fabulous Fairy Godmother – magic dust at the ready and poised to rewrite the narrative.

Together, they embark on a glittery adventure that challenges outdated notions of happily ever after and proves that true joy and fulfilment can be found in the most unexpected – and FABULOUS – of places.

Featuring internationally renowned Drag Queen Maxi Shield (RuPaul’s Drag Race) and introducing Maya Dove as Tae, supported by a cast of QLD favourites, Tae Tae in the Land of Yaaas! is a magical, camp, song and dance fairy tale of epic proportions with a heart of glittery gold.

Don’t miss Shake & Stir Theatre Co’s newest stage spectacle in its world premiere Brisbane Festival season at QPAC.

Created By

Writer Nelle Lee
Director Ross Balbuziente
Creative Producer Nick Skubij
Set Designer Josh McIntosh
Costume Designer Angela White
Lighting Designer Trent Suidgeest
Sound Designer Guy Webster
Choreographer Dan Venz
Disability Sensitivity & Access Consultant Madeleine Little

Featuring  Maxi Shield, Maya Dove, Johnny Balbuziente, Helen Cassidy, and Nelle Lee

Details

AGE RECOMMENDATION
Recommended for ages 14+

Dates

QPAC Brisbane August - September 2023


#Team

Nelle Lee

Nelle Lee

Writer & Cast

Ross Balbuziente

Ross Balbuziente

Director

Nick Skubij

Nick Skubij

Creative Producer

Josh McIntosh

Josh McIntosh

Set Designer

Angela White

Angela White

Costume Designer

Trent Suidgeest

Trent Suidgeest

Lighting Designer

Guy Webster

Guy Webster

Sound Designer

Dan Venz

Dan Venz

Choreographer

Madeleine Little

Madeleine Little

Disability Sensitivity & Access Consultant

Maya Dove

Maya Dove

Cast

Maxi Shield

Maxi Shield

Cast

Helen Cassidy

Helen Cassidy

Cast

Johnny Balbuziente

Johnny Balbuziente

Cast


#Trailer

#Past Venues

#Past Venues

VenueCityYears

Brisbane

2023

#Reviews

‘Tae Tae in the Land of Yaaas!’ undeniably deserves a ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ rating. It stands as a shining exemplar of the direction Australian Theatre should be taking, creating authenticity and inclusivity.

Theatre Haus

A play for our times and should not be missed.

ArtsHub

A unique play that deserves to be seen by as many audience members as possible.

Stage Whispers

A vibrant fairy tale of bright colour and energetic movement. An all-inclusive celebration of inner strength and a reminder of the power of resilience and that survival is never a mistake.

Blue Curtains Brisbane

Shake & Stir did not disappoint... Did I come away feeling empowered? Yes!

Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane

Triumphant

InQueensland

Sensational experience for all to enjoy!

The Fame Reporter

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